Grace abandoned: Ohio’s journey to politicians stealing power from voters in elections

By: Doug Oplinger

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: July 13, 2026

Words: 3,885

Last Updated: 1 week, 2 days ago

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Ohio voters might want to ask state officials why the U.S. Supreme Court ruling upholding the so-called “grace period” for mail-in ballots doesn’t matter here.

Why did the legislature last fall, as we were preparing to give thanks for our blessings, rush through changes in our election laws that made it harder to vote and easier for Donald Trump to stifle resistance?

The answer comes from a multi-layered 22-year story that points to one …

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